What led to the appearance of flowers in the desert considered dead?

Death Valley, known as one of the harshest and hottest places on Earth, has experienced a rare phenomenon called "superbloom," transforming into a vibrant landscape covered with yellow, purple, pink, and white flowers. This natural spectacle was triggered by unusual rainfall in recent months, which activated dormant seeds in the soil. Ranger Matthew Lamar emphasizes that the sight is surprising even for those who work in the park, demonstrating that the desert is full of life. Tourists are coming in large numbers to admire the flowers, but rangers warn them not to step on or pick the plants, to protect the seeds for the future. The phenomenon will not last long, with the flowers at lower elevations visible until mid-March, and those at higher elevations until June.